Psalms 23

1 A Psalme of David. The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want.

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.

2 He maketh me to rest in greene pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters.

He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,

3 He restoreth my soule, and leadeth me in the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake.

he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to his name.

4 Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.

And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff comfort me.

5 Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer.

You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over.

6 Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.

Surely goodness and love will pursue me – all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.